One of California's More Egregious Pharma Whores in Congress

Read up on who contributed to Issa's campaigns over the years. Note that he took $100k from pharma companies. Guess which side of the health care issue he is on.

http://videocafe.crooksandliars.com/heather/darrell-issas-campaign-contributors

Nov. 4 Finally Here!!

The morning came with blue skies and ground fog after a day of rain yesterday. Perfect day for voting and celebrating. We'll be drinking Korbel Natural tonight!
Photo shows the organic farm next door, Laguna Farms, with harvested vineyard in foreground and Great Egret Rookery eucalyptus trees back in the fog.
Taken with my Nikon Coolpix 5700 again, can't seem to get the D70 out anymore. Thinking that a D90 may be the camera I really need.

Halloween and the Living's Easy in Sonoma County!

On this last day of October, I thought I would pass along a favorite photo of mine, taken with the Nikon Coolpix 5700 on a tripod from the bed of my pickup, showing what the vineyards look like this time of year. Care to guess the name of the winery? Hint: it's on River Road, west of Santa Rosa and East of Graton.




Just remembered this shot, taken last Thanksgiving, this in Alexander Valley at the Hanna Winery. If you need a recommendation for Thanksgiving dinner, their Sauvignon Blanc is one of Kay and my faves! Never fails to please.

Pt. Cabrillo Lighthouse, daylight version!

Couple weeks ago, had a chance to visit this operating lighthouse, on a weekend that was sunny and warm, rare for Ft. Bragg/Mendocino. Great hike down to the shore with the dogs, very interesting history of this lighthouse, plus the views are stunning and very camera worthy. Did not carry my Bogen/Manfreddo tripod on this trip, which I usually recommend for good quality landscapes. Fortunately the sun allowed for very fast shutter speeds which enable hand holding, even on tight, zoomed in shots.

Lighthouse fans owe it to themselves to visit this on. Just north of the town of Mendocino on Hwy 1.